Canadian representation in Morocco
Canadian Embassy in Rabat
Contact details, passport and consular services, appointments and jurisdiction information for the Embassy of Canada to Morocco and Mauritania in Rabat.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Embassy in Rabat
The Embassy of Canada to Morocco and Mauritania is located on Mehdi Ben Barka Avenue in Rabat-Souissi.
Rabat-Souissi
Morocco
10000 Rabat
Morocco
Before visiting: General embassy services and consular services are provided by appointment. Passport applications must be submitted in person and also require an appointment.
Location
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Rabat?
The embassy is located at 66 Mehdi Ben Barka Avenue in Rabat-Souissi.
About the embassy
About the Embassy of Canada in Rabat
The Canadian Embassy in Rabat is Canada’s resident diplomatic mission in Morocco and also represents Canada in Mauritania.
The embassy supports Canada’s political, commercial and development relationships with Morocco and Mauritania and provides Government of Canada services and consular assistance to Canadians in both countries.
Canada and Morocco maintain broad bilateral ties in areas including trade, investment, education, security, migration and climate cooperation.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Embassy in Rabat
The embassy provides passport, citizenship, notarial and other consular services for Canadian citizens.
Passport services
All Canadian passport applications in Morocco must currently be submitted in person at the embassy by appointment.
Citizenship services
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be mailed to the embassy or placed in the Consular Services drop box during published hours.
Notarial services
The embassy provides selected notarial services by appointment, including certified copies, witnessing signatures and certain document authentication services.
Marriage abroad
The embassy can issue certain documents required by Moroccan authorities for Canadians planning to marry in Morocco, including a statement concerning capacity to marry where applicable.
Emergency assistance
Canadian citizens requiring urgent help can contact the embassy during business hours. Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
Visa and immigration
The consular section does not provide visa or immigration advice or processing. Applications are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and official application channels.
Appointments
Appointments at the Canadian Embassy in Rabat
The embassy publishes separate appointment periods for general business and consular services.
General embassy appointments
General appointments are currently available Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Consular appointments
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Check before travelling: Operating hours may change during a large-scale emergency or official closure. Confirm your appointment before making a special trip to the embassy.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Rabat
The Embassy of Canada in Rabat requires all passport applications to be submitted in person by appointment.
Book an appointment
Use the embassy’s online appointment system before attending. Applicants without an appointment should not travel to the embassy to submit a passport application.
Allow enough processing time
The embassy currently states that complete passport applications normally require approximately four to five weeks. Passports are printed in Canada and no express processing service is available.
Urgent travel: A temporary passport may be available in qualifying urgent cases when the applicant is also submitting a regular passport application. Additional requirements and fees apply.
Payment: Passport fees can be paid online in Canadian dollars or, where permitted, on site by eligible credit card. Cash and cheque payments are not accepted.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Canadian Embassy in Rabat
Morocco
The Rabat embassy is Canada’s resident diplomatic and consular mission in Morocco.
Mauritania
The embassy also represents Canada in Mauritania and provides regional consular support for Canadians there.
Mauritania: Canada also maintains a Consulate of Canada in Nouakchott, which provides local consular assistance. The embassy in Rabat remains Canada’s diplomatic mission responsible for Mauritania.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting the embassy
Book an appointment
General embassy and consular services operate by appointment. Passport applications must also be submitted in person by appointment.
Prepare your documents
Check the current requirements carefully and bring all required forms, original documents, identification, photographs and proof of payment.
Use the citizenship drop box if appropriate
Eligible paper citizenship applications can be left in the Consular Services drop box Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Embassy in Rabat FAQ
Is there a Canadian Embassy in Morocco?
Yes. Canada maintains an embassy in Rabat, officially designated the Embassy of Canada to Morocco and Mauritania, in Rabat.
Where is the Canadian Embassy in Rabat?
The embassy is located at 66 Mehdi Ben Barka Avenue, Rabat-Souissi, Morocco.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Embassy in Rabat?
The embassy’s published telephone number is +212 (0) 537 54 49 49.
What is the consular email address?
Consular enquiries can be sent to rabat.consular-consulaire@international.gc.ca.
When are consular appointments available?
Consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Can I mail a Canadian passport application to the embassy?
No. The embassy currently requires all passport applications in Morocco to be submitted in person by appointment.
How long does passport processing take?
The embassy currently states that complete passport applications normally take approximately four to five weeks. Passports are printed in Canada and express processing is not available.
Can I drop off a citizenship application?
Yes. Eligible paper citizenship applications can be deposited in the embassy’s Consular Services drop box during published weekday hours.
Does the embassy provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are provided by appointment, including eligible certified copies, signature witnessing and authentication-related services.
Does the Canadian Embassy in Rabat also serve Mauritania?
Yes. The embassy represents Canada in both Morocco and Mauritania. Canada also maintains a separate consulate in Nouakchott for local consular assistance.